Dietetic Technician
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of registered dietitians and nutritionists, to implement nutritional and dietetic plans and provide direct client and patient services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, client interviewing and record keeping, dietary planning, food preparation and safety, food worker supervision, food service establishment monitoring and inspection, and applicable procedures and regulations.
- Schools offering
- 26
- Annual completions
- 87
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $55k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of registered dietitians and nutritionists, to implement nutritional and dietetic plans and provide direct client and patient services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, client interviewing and record keeping, dietary planning, food preparation and safety, food worker supervision, food service establishment monitoring and inspection, and applicable procedures and regulations.
Examples of specialized tracks: Dietetic Technician (DTR), Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR).
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetic technicians | $37k | +2.5% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$55k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$45k
Bachelor's
$55k
Top colleges for Dietetic Technician
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee, WI | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Northland Community and Technical College | Thief River Falls, MN | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Connecticut State Community College | New Britain, CT | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Finger Lakes Community College | Canandaigua, NY | 4 | 0 | 4 |